IMK599BAE5

Issue 7
December 2012

NTK599BH, NTK599BGE5, NTK599BAE5, NTK599BK

Breaker Interface Panel (BIP) Installation Manual

19981-B

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COPYRIGHT
© 2012, Ciena Corporation
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the U.S.A.

REVISION HISTORY
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 10/2004 Original.
2 10/2006 “NTK599BA” product name changed to “NTK599BH;” other small changes.
3 11/2007 Document name on page i changed from “IMK955BAE5” (typo) to “IMK599BAE5”. Global change of
product name “NTK955BAE5” (typo) to “NTK599BH”. Standard certification entrees changed as fol-
lows: “60950” to “60950-1”; “GR-63” to “GR-63-CORE”; “GR-1089” to GR-1089-CORE”.
4 02/2008 Document changed to also include similar product NTK599BK.
5 12/2011 Changed to Ciena logo and citations.
6 3/2012 Product name on front cover and throughout changed to list four models: NTK599BH, NTK599BGE5,
NTK599BAE5, NTK599BK, corresponding, respectively, to 10, 20, 40, and 50 Amp configurations.
Specifications changed accordingly.
7 12/2012 Added warning statement on availability of building-incorporated disconnect device. Added three catalog
numbers for output connector in Table 5. Added description of “restricted access location.”

TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Ciena and Optical Multiservice Edge are registered trademarks of Ciena Corporation.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Contents herein are current as of the date of publication. Ciena reserves the right to change the contents without prior notice. In no
event shall Ciena be liable for any damages resulting from loss of data, loss of use, or loss of profits and Ciena further
disclaims any and all liability for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other similar damages. This disclaimer of
liability applies to all products, publications and services during and after the warranty period.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Standard Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Admonishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
List of Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Product Functions and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 User-Accessible Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Front Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Alarm Unit (AU). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.1 AU Input and Input Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.2 AU Output and Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Input/Output Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7 Power Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.8 Power Input Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.9 Ground Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.10 Power Output Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.11 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.12 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.13 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1 General Installation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2 Unpacking and Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Installation Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Pre-Installation Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 Mounting Panel on Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3 Installing Ground Wire Using 2-Hole Compression Lug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Installing Ground Contact for Mesh-BN System Bonding Topology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Connecting Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.6 Connecting Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.7 Connecting Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.7.1 Standard Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7.2 Four-Feed Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 POWER-UP CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1 Performing a Routine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Replacing an Alarm Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the Ciena Breaker Interface Panel (BIP) available in four models: 10
Amp NTK599BH, 20 Amp NTK599BGE5, 40 Amp NTK599BAE5, and 50 Amp NTK599BK.
This manual provides all information required to install and operate this product. The BIP is
used to distribute dc power to up to four long-haul optical racks in a telecommunications rack.
The BIP provides over-current protection using mid-trip circuit breakers. It collects alarm
signals from the optical equipment and indicates alarm status.

STANDARD CERTIFICATION
The NTK599BH, NTK599BGE5, NTK599BAE5, and NTK599BK BIP comply with the
applicable sections of the following standards: UL/EN 60950-1, NEC 2002, GR-63-CORE, and
GR-1089-CORE.

ADMONISHMENTS
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of
the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or
damage and likelihood of occurrence.

Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Warning: The panel uses electrical voltage and current levels that may be considered an
energy hazard. Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install, operate, maintain, or
otherwise come into contact with this equipment when energized. Only insulated tools should be
used on energized elements of the panel.

Warning: Disconnect or turn off the power before connecting the panel input or output wires.
This may require turning off the system office battery input at the battery distribution fuse bay or
removing fuses at the fuse panel.

Warning: For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall
be incorporated in the building installation wiring.

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Warning: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when
installing or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or
use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.

Warning: To prevent the panel from overheating, do not operate it in an area that
exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of 55º C.

Warning: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the
rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to
stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Warning: Suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surface only.

Warning: Take care when connecting units to the supply circuit so that wiring is not
overloaded.

Warning: This equipment is intended to be grounded to comply with emission and

immunity requirements. Ensure that the switch functional ground lug is connected to
earth ground during normal use.

LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACO -- Alarm Cut Off

AWG -- American Wire Gauge

AU -- Alarm Unit

BIP -- Breaker Interface Panel

BN -- Bonding Network

BR -- Battery Return

DC -- Direct Current

EIA -- Electronic Industries Association

ETSI -- European Telecommunications Standards Institute

EU -- European Union

IEC -- International Electro-technical Commission

LED -- Light-Emitting Diode

L+ -- Positive Line voltage

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L- -- Negative Line voltage

MESH-BN -- Mesh Bonding

NEBS -- Network Equipment Building System

NC -- Normally Closed

NO -- Normally Open

RTN -- Return

SELV -- Safety Extra Low Voltage

TNV -- Telecommunications Network Voltage

UL -- Underwriters’ Lab

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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This section describes the Ciena Breaker Interface Panel (BIP) available in four models,
NTK599BH, NTK599BGE5, NTK599BAE5, and NTK599BK. Topics include product function
and features, user-accessible components, schematic, front console, Alarm Unit (AU), input/
output voltage, power input connections, power input current, ground connections, power
output connections, circuit breakers, dimensions, mounting, and specifications.

1.1 Product Functions and Features

The Ciena BIP (NTK599BH, NTK599BGE5, NTK599BAE5, or NTK599BK) supplies low-

voltage, protected dc power to up to four long haul optical racks in a telecommunications
network. The BIP provides the following basic functions and features:
• Eight power bus circuits, labeled A1 to A4 and B1 to B4. Each circuit is protected by an
individual mid-trip circuit breaker.
• Sixteen compression type power input terminals (eight positive terminals, eight negative
terminals). These terminals accept narrow-tongue 2-hole lugs. Narrow tongue lugs are
defined as less than 0.5 inches, 1.12 cm wide.
• Eight D-sub type power output connectors. There is one connector per output. Each
connector has a negative terminal (socket) and a positive terminal (pin).
• Field-replaceable Alarm Unit (AU). The AU receives and reports alarms from the
protected equipment and from the BIP itself. It displays alarm status on the front console
of the panel and outputs visual and audible alarm signals to the front office or remote
device.
• Front console with alarm indicators. Included are CRITICAL (red), MAJOR (red), and
MINOR (amber) LEDs. These alarms may be received from either the load equipment or
the BIP itself. A smaller red LED (BIP Fault) indicates an internal fault in the BIP.
• Lamp Test and Alarm Cut Off (ACO) buttons on front console. Lamp Test button provides
a means to test LEDs. ACO button provides ability to turn off major audible alarm signals.
• Swing-down front cover. Open cover provides access to user-accessible components of the
panel including power connectors, alarm connectors, and the AU.
• Rack-mounting in three types of racks. As shipped, the rack mounts in a 21-inch (533.4
mm) rack per ETSI specifications. Alternate brackets provide mounting per EIA and
FibreWorld standards (see Figure 10 on page 11.)
• Reliable grounding from chassis to office ground. Standard grounding is done using a
compression type terminal block on the left side of the BIP chassis. Mesh-BN type
grounding can be done using a bus bar (see Section 3.4 on Page 20).
• Four choices of circuit breaker size: 10 Amps (N599TKBH), 20 Amps (NTK599BGE5),
40 Amps (NTK599BAE5), or 50 Amps (NTK599BK).

Note: The continuous output load of the equipment during normal operation should not
exceed 80% of the rated value of the circuit breaker. This allows some room for
manufacturing tolerances and voltage fluctuations in the plant power mains.

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Warning: At least one circuit must be powered on each side of the BIP (at least one A circuit
and one B circuit). Otherwise, the BIP will generate a major alarm on power-up.

1.2 User-Accessible Components

The BIP is a total front access panel. Figure 1 shows the user-accessible components of the
panel. From bottom center in the figure, going clockwise, they are as follows:

CIRCUIT POWER INPUT

BREAKER TERMINALS
(8 X) (16 X)
POWER OUTPUT
TERMINALS
(8 X)

ALARM INPUT
AND OUTPUT 19982-A
CONNECTORS
(NOT VISIBLE)

ALARM UNIT (AU)

(NOT VISIBLE)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
(2 PLACES)

FRONT
COVER

Figure 1. User-Accessible Components

• Front Cover—swings down to provide access to the components shown in the figure.
Connector diagrams printed on the back of the cover identify the connectors and give pin
designations. The front cover has a console on the its front side (not visible here).
• Alarm Unit (AU)—collects alarms from protected equipment and from the BIP itself;
indicates the alarms on the BIP front console. The AU also forwards alarm status to the
front office or to a remote device. The AU is field-replaceable.
• Alarm Input and Output Connectors—provide physical interfaces for alarm indications
received from the load equipment (input) and forwarded to the front office or remote
device (output). Both are D-sub type connectors.
• Circuit Breakers—one for each output. These are individual, mid-trip circuit breakers.
For specifications, see Section 1.14 on Page 11.
• Power Input Terminals—for up to eight inputs (with two terminals per input), arranged
from left to right into A1-A4 negative, A1-A4 positive, B1-B4 positive, B1-B4 negative.

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These are compression-type blocks with two studs per block for use with narrow tongue 2-
hole lugs. Narrow tongue lugs are defined as less than 0.5 inches, 1.12 cm wide.
• Power Output Terminals—for up to eight power outputs. These are D-sub type, combo
(2-position) connectors with a negative terminal (socket) and a positive terminal (pin).
• Mounting Brackets—accommodate ETSI, EIA, or FibreWorld rack mounting.
These components are described in more detail in the following topics.

1.3 Schematic

Figure 2 is a BIP schematic showing the eight power circuits and indicating how the circuits are
tied into the AU and front console.

B4

B3
"B" OUTPUT
CONNECTORS
B2
"L-" (B4)
"L-" (B3)
B1
"L-" (B2)
"B" INPUT "L-" (B1)
CONNECTORS "L+" (B4)
"L+" (B3) A4
"L+" (B2)
"L+" (B1) A3
"A" OUTPUT
"L+" (A4)
CONNECTORS
"L+" (A3) A2
"L+" (A2)
"A" INPUT "L+" (A1) A1
CONNECTORS "L-" (A4)
"L-" (A3)
"L-" (A2)
"L-" (A1)
ALARM INPUT
9-PIN CONNECTOR
4X "A"
ALARM
POWER
ALARM OUTPUT
25-PIN CONNECTOR
4X "B"
ALARM
POWER LAMP TEST
ALARM ACO
UNIT
FRONT BIP LED INDICATORS
COVER BAY ALARM
PCB LED INDICATORS

FG TERMINAL 19983-A

Figure 2. BIP Schematic

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1.4 Front Console

The front console, located on the BIP front cover, provides alarm and status information and
operation controls. Figure 3 shows the front console. Its items include the following:

20026-B

Figure 3. Front Cover Indicators (NTK599BH Shown)

• CRITICAL (Red), MAJOR (Red), AND MINOR (Amber) LEDs—indicate alarms of

the noted severity. An alarm is indicated when an alarm of the same type is received from
the equipment protected by the panel. Alarm events in the AU and BIP are also indicated
using the same LEDs, as indicated in Table 1.
• ACO (Alarm Cut Off) Button—can be used to turn off the major audible alarm
forwarding signals from the AU.
• Lamp Test Button—Can be used to test all of the front console LEDs. When the button is
pressed, all of the LEDs illuminate.
• BIP Fault—Lights when the BIP has an internal fault. Alarms in the BIP result from loss
of input power, a tripped breaker, or a failed fuse in the AU.

For a summary of how these indicators work with respect to one another, refer to Table 1.

Table 1. Alarm Outputs Summary

BIP ALARM “A” POWER “B” POWER MINOR MAJOR CRITICAL

LED OK LED OK LED ALARM LED ALARM LED ALARM LED
Normal operation Off On On Per inputs Per inputs Per inputs
Any breaker trips On On On Per inputs Alarm Per inputs
AU fuse fails On “A” or “B” off Per inputs Alarm Per inputs
depending on fuse
Feeder A low power On Off On Per inputs Alarm Per inputs
Feeder B low power On On Off Per inputs Alarm Per inputs
Both feeders low power Off Off Off Alarm Alarm Alarm

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1.5 Alarm Unit (AU)

The Alarm Unit (AU) is a electronic module factory-installed in a compartment in the lower
central area of the BIP on the front side. The AU collects bay level alarms from the load
equipment and from the BIP itself. It reports any alarm condition on the BIP front console. The
alarm condition reported may be critical, major, or minor, per standard industry definitions. For
each of these states, there is an LED on the BIP front console. The AU connects to the back side
of the front cover by way of an external cable. The AU provides alarm indications for
forwarding to the front office or to a remote device. A forwarded alarm indication consists of
separate visual and audible signals transmitted through different pins of the AU output
connector.

The AU is field-replaceable from the front side of the BIP. A slot screwdriver is required to
remove or install the AU.

Figure 4 is a schematic of the main components of the AU.

ALARM OUTPUTS
Minor Vis Minor Au Major Vis Major Au Critical Vis Critical Au BIP Vis BIP Au
C, NO, NC C, NO, NC C, NO, NC C, NO, NC C, NO, NC C, NO, NC

"A"
POWER
"B"
POWER
LAMP
TEST
BIP Audio

BIP Visual
ACO
(AUDIO
CUT OFF)
TURNS OFF
AUDIO

BR Minor Vis Minor Au Major Vis Major Au Critical Vis Critical Au 19996-A

OPEN = ALARM

ALARM INPUTS

Figure 4. Alarm Unit Schematic

1.5.1 AU Input and Input Connector

The 9-pin input interface from the load equipment to the AU provides direct connections to six
normally closed (NC) circuits that switch to an open state when an alarm exists. These six
circuits are assigned based on the three levels of alarm severity (critical, major, and minor) plus
the two types of indications (audible and visual) forwarded for each alarm to the front office or
remote device.

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The alarm input interface is Telecommunications Network Voltage (TNV) –2 for –60V systems
and Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) for –48V systems. The incoming alarm signals (contacts,
connectors, and wiring) must be capable of carrying up to 2 Amps current. The input connector
is a 9-pin D-sub receptor located on the front side of the AU. Figure 5 shows the pin
configuration. Table 2 gives the pin designations. For an indication of how the received alarms
affect the BIP front console LEDs, refer to Table 1 on Page 4.

5 1

9 6
20006-A

Figure 5. AU 9-Pin Input Connector Pin Configuration

Table 2. AU 9-Pin Input Connector Pin Designations

PIN # SIGNAL PIN # SIGNAL

1 Critical Visual NO 6 Major Visual NO
2 Critical Audible NO 7 Major Audible NO
3 BR 8 Minor Visual NO
4 BR 9 Minor Audible NO
5 BR

1.5.2 AU Output and Output Connector

The 25-pin output interface from the AU to the front office provides indications of the same
alarm states as received on the 9-pin input interface. The output interface also reports the state
of the BIP and the AU using the same alarm states. For each single pin on the input interface,
three pins are used on the output interface, providing the standard NO-NC-COM configuration
of contacts for use by the front office device. The output circuits are normally closed. An open
circuit indicates an alarm exists.

Figure 6 shows the output connector. Table 3 gives the pin designations. An adapter connector is
available that, when plugged into the output connector, provides a wire wrap pin array with the
same pin designations.

13 1

25 14
20005-A

Figure 6. AU 25-Pin Output Connector Pin Configuration

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Table 3. AU Output Connector Pin Designations

PIN # SIGNAL PIN # SIGNAL

1 Minor Audible NO 14 Minor Visual NO
2 Minor Audible COM 15 Minor Visual COM
3 Minor Audible NC 16 Minor Visual NC
4 17
5 Major Audible NO 18 Major Visual NO
6 Major Audible COM 19 Major Visual COM
7 Major Audible NC 20 Major Visual NC
8 21
9 Critical Audible NO 22 Critical Visual NO
10 Critical Audible COM 23 Critical Visual COM
11 Critical Audible NC 24 Critical Visual NC
12 25
13

1.6 Input/Output Voltage

The BIP accepts an input voltage of –48 Vdc nominal or –60 Vdc nominal, within an operating
range from –40 Vdc to –75 Vdc. The voltage output from a given circuit at any time
corresponds to the voltage input to that circuit. The maximum voltage drop between any input
terminal and any output terminal is 0.35 V at breaker rated amperage.

1.7 Power Input Connections

Power feeds for the eight BIP circuits are connected on the front side of the panel using two-
hole compression lugs The panel accommodates either straight lugs with wires pointing up or
90o-angle lugs with wires pointing backward.

For each power input, there is one negative (L–) and one positive (L+) terminal, but not side by
side. The terminals are arranged as follows (from left front to right front): A1 to A4 negative,
A1 to A4 positive, B1 to B4 positive, and B1 to B4 negative. This arrangement allows all eight
positive terminals to be grounded together as required for ETSI Mesh-BN system bonding
topologies. This is done using an 8x bus bar with a screw-in connection to an unremovable
grounding point on the BIP chassis (see Figure 18 on page 21).

Each individual terminal has two #10 (0.25-inch, 1.12 cm) studs mounted on 0.625 inch (1.59
cm) centers. The terminals accept narrow-tongue lugs with a maximum lug width of 0.5 inches
(1.12 cm). Up to #2 AWG or 35 mm2 copper wire can be used. In selecting the copper wire size
to be used for power input, consider the allowable ampacity as defined by local practice and the
National Electrical Code (refer to Appendix A).

2x (negative terminal) bus bars can be used in combination with 4x (positive terminal bus bars)
to reconfigure the power input to use four power feeds per BIP instead of the standard eight
power feeds. (In either case, there are eight power outputs.) 8x bus bars can be used for

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grounding across the eight positive terminals, as required for ETSI Mesh-BN system bonding
topologies. Figure 7 shows the input configurations.

Note: When eight input feeds are used, use of the 4x bus bar (as shown in Figure 7) is
optional.

4 INPUT FEEDERS 2 INPUT FEEDERS ETSI, 4 INPUT ETSI, 2 INPUT

PER SIDE PER SIDE FEEDERS PER SIDE FEEDERS PER SIDE

"L-" (B4) "L-" (B4) "L-" (B4) "L-" (B4)

"L-" (B3) "L-" (B3) "L-" (B3) "L-" (B3)

"L-" (B2) "L-" (B2) "L-" (B2) "L-" (B2)

"L-" (B1) "L-" (B1) "L-" (B1) "L-" (B1)

"L+" (B4) "L+" (B4) "L+" (B4) "L+" (B4)

"L+" (B3) "L+" (B3) "L+" (B3) "L+" (B3)

"L+" (B2) "L+" (B2) "L+" (B2) "L+" (B2)

"L+" (B1) "L+" (B1) "L+" (B1) "L+" (B1)

BONDED BONDED
OPTIONAL

"L+" (A4) "L+" (A4)

TO FG
*
"L+" (A4)
TO FG
*
"L+" (A4)

"L+" (A3) "L+" (A3) "L+" (A3) "L+" (A3)

"L+" (A2) "L+" (A2) "L+" (A2) "L+" (A2)

"L+" (A1) "L+" (A1) "L+" (A1) "L+" (A1)

"L-" (A4) "L-" (A4) "L-" (A4) "L-" (A4)

"L-" (A3) "L-" (A3) "L-" (A3) "L-" (A3)

"L-" (A2) "L-" (A2) "L-" (A2) "L-" (A2)

"L-" (A1) "L-" (A1) "L-" (A1) "L-" (A1)

= EXTERNAL JUMPER.
19998-B

* = USED FOR ETSI Mesh-BN SYSTEM BONDING.

Figure 7. Input Feed Configurations

1.8 Power Input Current

The BIP accommodates a maximum input current of 200 amps for the A and B buses combined,
with each individual input landing rated to a maximum of 100 amps. The BIP inputs can be
configured as 2 x 100 amps or 4 x 50 amps, on the A bus or B bus.

At least one circuit on either side of the panel (at least one A and one B circuit) must be used. If
one side only (only A or B side) receives current, the BIP will generate a major alarm.

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1.9 Ground Connections

A compression type grounding block is provided on the left front side of the BIP for attaching a
grounding cable to Framework Ground (a.k.a. Protective Earth). The PEM nuts accept a #10,
two-hole compression lug with 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) hole spacing. The PEM nuts are suitable for
2
terminating #6 AWG (or equivalent size) wire or a 35 mm (ETSI applications) conductor.

An 8x bus bar is available for BR grounding across all eight positive power input terminals in
the upper front center side of the BIP (see Figure 7 on page 8). The 8x bus bar fits on the 2-stud
compression type input power terminals. It has a screw-down grounding tab used to fasten the
bus bar to an unremovable grounding point on the BIP chassis.

1.10 Power Output Connections

Output power is supplied to the load equipment through eight D-sub connectors located on the
front of the panel. These connectors are labeled A1 to A4 and B1 to B4 corresponding to the
power input terminal blocks. Each connector on the panel has one negative (L–) position
(socket) and one positive (L+) position (pin). See Figure 8. In addition, each connector has two
standoffs for housing screws. For reference purposes, the connector is A0778703 (for example,
Conec 302W2CSXX99A10X). Table 4 gives pin designations. These connectors accept copper
wire in sizes up to #8 AWG. In selecting wire size to be used for power output, consider the
allowable ampacity as defined by local practice and the National Electrical Code (refer to
Appendix A).

SOCKET PIN

L- L+

19997-R

Figure 8. D-Sub Power Output Connector

Table 4. Power Output Connector Pin Designations

CONTACT SIGNAL COMMENT

Socket L– (–48/–60 Vdc) Protected by raised housing insulator
Pin L+ (BR) Exposed.

1.11 Circuit Breakers

The BIP provides eight power circuits, each protected with an individual circuit breaker. The
circuit breakers are of the “mid-trip” type, with an electronically activated middle position in
addition to the manually activated ON and OFF positions.

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The middle position is activated automatically by an electrical overload. When in the middle
position, the circuit breaker interrupts power supplied to the protected equipment while
allowing an alarm signal to be forwarded.

The BIP is available in models with circuit breaker rating as follows: 10 Amps (NTK599BH),
20 Amps (NTK599BGE5), 40 Amps (NTK599BAE5), or 50 Amps (NTK599BK).

Note: The continuous output load of the equipment during normal operation should not
exceed 80% of the rated value of the circuit breaker. This allows some room for
manufacturing tolerances and voltage fluctuations in the plant power mains.

1.12 Dimensions

Figure 9 shows BIP dimensions.

17.12 IN.
(43.5 CM)

11.01 IN.
(28.0 CM)

3.94 IN.
(10.0 CM)
(EIA AND
FIBREWORLD)

20033-A
1.97 IN.
(5.0 CM)
(ETSI)

Figure 9. BIP Dimensions

1.13 Mounting

The BIP is shipped with mounting brackets configured in the factory for a 21-inch (533.4 mm)
ETSI rack. The mounting brackets are set at a 1.97 inch (50 mm) recess. If desired, the
mounting brackets can be removed and replaced with alternative mounting brackets provided
with the BIP. The alternative mounting brackets can be used for mounting the panel in an EIA or
FibreWorld rack. Figure 10 shows the mounting options and dimensions.

Note: The BIP requires one open rack space or equivalent spacing above and below the
chassis for heat dissipation.

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0.63 IN. 3.0 IN.

(1.6 CM) (7.6 CM)
EIA MOUNTING

18.31 IN.
(46.5 CM) 1.75 IN. 3.47 IN.
19.0 IN. (4.4 CM) (8.8 CM)
(48.3 CM)

0.57 IN. 2.54 IN.

(1.4 CM) (6.45 CM)
ETSI MOUNTING

20.28 IN.
(51.5 CM) 1.39 IN. 3.47 IN.
21.06 IN. (3.5 CM) (8.8 CM)
(53.5 CM)

0.63 IN. 3.0 IN.

(1.6 CM) (7.6 CM)
FIBREWORLD MOUNTING

22.31 IN.
(56.7 CM) 1.75 IN. 3.47 IN.
23.25 IN. (4.4 CM) (8.8 CM)
(59.0 CM)
20034-B

Figure 10. Mounting Bracket Dimensions

1.14 Specifications

Table 5 lists specifications for the NTK599BH and NTK599BK Breaker Interface Panel.

Table 5. Breaker Interface Panel Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Physical
Weight 18.55 lbs. (8.41 kg)
Dimensions (HxWxD) 3.5 x 17.1 x 11.0 inches (88.9 x 434.3 x Without mounting brackets
279.4 mm) (see Figure 9)
Color Platinum white
Rack mounting 19-inch (EIA) 19.0 inches (482.6 mm)
(three options, each uses sepa- 21-inch (ETSI) 21.06 inches (534.9 mm)
rate bracket) 23-inch (FibreWorld 23.25 inches (590.1 mm)
Electrical

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Table 5. Breaker Interface Panel Specifications, continued

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Operating voltages –48 Vdc nominal or Input range:
–60 Vdc nominal –40 Vdc to –75 Vdc
Circuit breaker rating NTK599BH: 10 Amps maximum NOTE: Continuous output during
NTK599BGE5: 20 Amps maximum normal operation should not exceed
NTK599BAE5: 40 Amps maximum 80% of the rated value of the circuit
NTK599BK: 50 Amps maximum breaker.
At least one A circuit and one B cir-
Maximum continuous current Total input current of A & B sides cuit must be powered; if not, BIP
(entire panel) combined must not exceed 200 Amps. generates a major alarm
Each input power landing is rated for
100 Amps maximum
DC Short Circuit Withstand 5000 Amps maximum
Rating
Circuit breaker interrupt rating 5000 Amps
Circuit breaker type Mid-trip 8 circuit breakers per panel
Input terminal type 2-hole compression lug (0.25 inch Uses “narrow gauge” lugs (maxi-
holes on 0.625 inch centers) mum width 0.5 inches, 1.12 cm)
Burndy p/n YAV6CL-2TC10-FX-90 6 AWG
Burndy p/n YAV4CL-2NT10-FX-90 4 AWG
Burndy p/n YAV2CL-2NT10-FX-90 2 AWG
Crimp tool Burndy p/n Y1MRTC
Output connector type D-Sub combo 2-position L– (socket); L+ (pin)
Alarm relay contact voltage 220 Vdc maximum
or 250 Vac maximum
Alarm relay contact current 2 Amps dc or ac maximum 1 Amp switching current
Grounding connection 2 #10 PEM nuts on 0.625 centers Ground wires terminated at PEM
(standard) nuts using 2-hole compression lug
Grounding connection Uses 8x bus bar installed across all See Section 3.4 on Page 20.
(Mesh-BN ETSI) eight L+ inputs
Environmental
Operating temperature –10º C to +55º C
Storage temperature –40º C to +85º C
Humidity range 5% to 95% humidity No condensation
Altitude range Up to 13,000 ft. (3.96 km)
Acoustic noise 0 dBA above ambient
Heat dissipation (fully loaded)
–48 Vdc, 20 Amp input 4.85 watts/ft.2/ft.
–75 Vdc, 20 Amp input 4.51watts/ft.2/ft.
Compliance UL, NEC 2002, NEBS, IEC, and CE
Torque
Mounting bracket chassis 15 pound force-inches 1.7 Newton meters
screws

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Table 5. Breaker Interface Panel Specifications, continued

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Mounting bracket rack screws 25 pound force-inches 2.8 Newton meters
Input power terminal nuts 35 pound force-inches 3.95 Newton meters
Output power D-sub connector 4 pound force-inches 0.45 Newton meters
housing screws
Grounding screws 19 pound force-inches 2.1 Newton meters

2 BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION

This section provides general installation recommendations and unpacking and inspection
procedures. Also, this section lists the tools and materials required for installation.

2.1 General Installation Recommendations

The Ciena Breaker Interface Panel (BIP) must be installed within a restricted access location
where access is through the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is
controlled by the authority responsible for the location, in accordance with Articles 110-16,
110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NPFA 70. This product must be
installed and maintained only by qualified technicians. Mount the BIP in the uppermost area of
the rack to reduce the exposure of the power wiring. Route ground, input power, output power,
and alarm cables to the BIP according to local practice and procedures. After routing cables,
secure them to the rack or to any cable management devices that are in use.

When mounting the BIP in the rack, make sure mechanical loading is even to avoid a hazardous
condition. The rack shall be capable of supporting the combined weight of all equipment. If the
BIP is installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the operating temperature of the rack
environment may exceed the ambient temperature. Be sure to install the BIP in an environment
compatible with the maximum rated ambient temperature. Maintain one rack unit clearance for
the bottom and top of the BIP to allow for adequate cooling air flow. Install protective covers on
the front side of the power input terminals after all wiring connections are made and tests
completed. Do not apply power to the BIP until all wiring and tests are completed.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Before starting the installation, always open the shipping boxes and verify that all parts have
been received and that no shipping damage has occurred. Check the BIP for broken or missing
parts. If there is any damage, contact Ciena (refer to Section 6).

2.3 Installation Tools Required

The following tools are required to install the BIP:

• Screwdrivers (both Phillips and flatblade)

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• Torque wrench calibrated in pound-force inches or Newton meters

• 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch sockets (for torque wrench)
• Wire cutter, wire stripper, compression lug crimper
• Wire-wrap tool
• Multimeter
• Heat gun

2.4 Materials Required

The following materials are required to install the fuse panel:

• Insulated copper wire for input and output power wires (see Appendix A);
• 2-hole compression lugs for terminating power input wires and grounding wires (see
Section 1.14, Specifications, on page 11).

3 INSTALLATION

This section tells how to pre-test and install the BIP.

3.1 Pre-Installation Testing

Each panel is thoroughly tested at the Ciena factory before being shipped. However, before the
panel is installed, continuity tests should be performed to verify that no internal damage has
occurred during shipping and handling. Using a multimeter that is set to perform a continuity
check, perform the following tests.

Test 1: Input Battery to Input Return—Use the following procedure:

1. Turn the circuit breakers to the ON position.

2. Connect one test probe to the A-1 (L–) input power terminal and the other test probe to the
A-1 (L+) input power terminal, as shown in Figure 11.
3. Verify that no continuity exists between the A-1 (L–) and the A-1 (L+) terminals.
4. Repeat the test procedure for each remaining (L–)/(L+) pair for the remaining terminals:
A2 (L–) and A-2 (L+), A3 (L–) and A-3 (L+), and so on, until the circuits have been
tested.

Test 2: Input Battery to Output Battery—Use the following procedure (Figure 12):

Note: Each D-sub type power output connector has one socket and one pin. The socket is
the negative (L–) contact.
1. Turn the circuit breakers to the ON position.

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2. Connect one test probe to the A-1 (L–) power input terminal and insert the other test probe
in the socket on the A-1 power output connector, as shown in Figure 12.

TEST THAT NO CONTINUITY EXISTS

BETWEEN NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE INPUT
TERMINALS FOR EACH POWER CIRCUIT
(A1 - A4, B1 - B4)

A1 (L-) A1 (L+)

20041-A

Figure 11. Test 1: Input Battery to Input Return

TEST THAT CONTINUITY EXISTS

BETWEEN NEGATIVE INPUT TERMINAL INSERT
AND NEGATIVE OUTPUT TERMINAL L(-) PROBE IN
FOR EACH POWER CIRCUIT SOCKET
(A1 - A4, B1 - B4)
A1

A1 (L-)

20042-A

Figure 12. Test 2: Input Battery to Output Battery

3. Verify that continuity exists between the specified terminals.

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4. Repeat the test procedure for each remaining input/output pair for the remaining terminals:
A2 (L–) and A2 connector socket; A3 (L–) and A-3 connector socket, and so on, until all
the circuits have been tested.

Test 3: Input Return to Output Return—Use the following procedure (Figure 13):

Note: Each D-sub type power output connector has one socket and one pin. The pin is the
positive (L+) contact.

1. Turn the circuit breakers to the ON position.

2. Connect one test probe to the A-1 (L+) power input terminal and the other test probe to the
pin on the A-1 power output connector, as shown in Figure 13.

TEST THAT CONTINUITY EXISTS CONNECT

BETWEEN POSITIVE INPUT TERMINAL L(+) PROBE TO
AND POSITIVE OUTPUT TERMINAL PIN
FOR EACH POWER CIRCUIT
(A1 - A4, B1 - B4)
A1
A1 (L+)

20043-A

Figure 13. Test 3: Input Return to Output Return

3. Verify that continuity exists between the specified terminals.

4. Repeat the test procedure for each remaining input/output pair for the remaining terminals:
A2 (L+) and A2 connector pin; A3 (L+) and A3 connector pin, and so on, until all A and B
input and output returns have been tested.

3.2 Mounting Panel on Rack

The BIP is shipped with mounting brackets configured in the factory for mounting in a 21-inch
(533.4 mm) ETSI rack. If desired, the mounting brackets can be removed and replaced with
alternative mounting brackets provided with the BIP. The alternative mounting brackets can be
used for mounting the panel in an EIA or FibreWorld rack. Figure 10 on page 11 shows the
mounting options and dimensions. Use the following procedure

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Caution: When attaching the mounting brackets to the fuse panel, use only the 5/16-inch (7.94 mm)
long flathead screws provided with the panel. Use of any other hardware could cause contact with
internal parts of the panel.

1. Determine whether the BIP will be mounted as shipped (ETSI). If it will be mounted as
shipped, skip the following step and proceed to step 3.
2. If an alternative mounting option is desired:
a. Remove the factory-installed mounting brackets; set aside screws for re-use.
b. Select the alternative mounting brackets: EIA (Figure 14) or FibreWorld (Figure 15).

5/16-INCH (7.94 MM)

10-32 FLAT HEAD SCREWS

EIA MOUNTING
BRACKETS
(2 PLACES)

TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS

TO 15 POUND-FORCE INCHES
(1.7 NEWTON METERS) OF TORQUE
20030-B

Figure 14. Installing EIA Mounting Brackets

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5/16-INCH (7.94 MM)

10-32 FLAT HEAD SCREWS

FIBREWORLD
MOUNTING
BRACKETS
(2 PLACES)

TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS

TO 15 POUND-FORCE INCHES
(1.7 NEWTON METERS) OF TORQUE
20031-B

Figure 15. Installing FibreWorld Mounting Brackets

c. Install the mounting brackets on the BIP, as shown in the appropriate figure, using the
screws removed from the original brackets. Tighten the screws to 15 pound force-
inches (1.7 Newton meters) of torque.

Note: Provide one rack unit of space or equivalent spacing above and below the panel
for air circulation.

3. Align the panel with the rack in a top position of the rack (Figure 16).
4. Fasten the BIP to the rack using the four mounting screws provided. (These will be either
3/8-inch (9.53 mm) long, Phillips-drive 12-24 pan head or 8 mm (0.31 inch) M6x1 paint
cut metric screws, depending on the rack type.) Install the screws with the provided
washers as shown. Tighten the screws to 25 pound force-inches (2.8 Newton meters) of
torque.

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TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS

TO 25 POUND-FORCE INCHES
(2.8 NEWTON METERS) OF TORQUE

USE #12 STAR WASHERS INSTEAD OF FLAT

WASHERS IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL PRACTICE

20032-B

Figure 16. Installing Panel as Shipped (With ETSI Mounting Brackets)

3.3 Installing Ground Wire Using 2-Hole Compression Lug

Standard grounding is accomplished by connecting a compression lug to the grounding point on

the left front side of the BIP. The block accepts a 2-hole #10 compression lug with 5/8 inch
(1.59 cm) hole spacing. The lug is attached to the block using two Phillips-head grounding
screws (with captive washers) provided with the panel. The grounding connection is suitable for
2
terminating a #6 AWG (or equivalent size) wire or a 35 mm (ETSI applications) conductor. Use
the following procedure to ground the fuse panel chassis to office ground:

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1. Obtain a length of wire of the specified size for use as the grounding wire.
2. Terminate one end of the wire with a 2-hole compression lug with #10 holes and 5/8 inch
(1.59 cm) hole spacing.
3. Locate the grounding location on the left front side of the panel (Figure 17).
4. Place the lug over the mounting holes and secure it to the grounding block using the two
screws (with captive washers) provided with the panel.
5. Tighten each screw to 19 pound-force inches (2.1 Newton meters) of torque.
6. Route the free end of the grounding wire to an approved office ground source. Terminate
the wire at the ground source.

GROUNDING
SCREWS

20047-A

2-HOLE
LUG

Figure 17. Installing Ground Wire

3.4 Installing Ground Contact for Mesh-BN System Bonding Topology

Grounding for Mesh-BN system bonding topologies, per ETSI standards, can be accomplished,
if desired, using an 8x bus bar (available from Ciena). The 8x bus bar is installed across all eight
positive power input terminals in the upper front center side of the BIP. The bus bar is fastened
to a grounding block in the top center of the BIP chassis using the two screws provided. Use the
following procedure to install the 8x bus bar (see Figure 18):

Warning: The 8x bus bar is only used for Mesh-BN system bonding topologies, per ETSI
standards.

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1. Install the 8x bus bar across the center eight positive input power terminals on the front
side of the BIP. When looking at the BIP from the front side, these terminals start at A1
(L+) on the left and and continue across to the right to B4 (L+).
2. Fasten the bus bar grounding tab to the BIP grounding point, as shown in the figure, using
the two screws provided.

MOUNTING
SCREWS
AND GROUNDING
WASHERS BLOCK

GROUNDING
TAB

20053-A
A1
A2
A3
A4
B1 8 x BUS BAR
B2 (POSITIVE)
B3
B4

Figure 18. Installing 8x Bus Bar

3.5 Connecting Alarms

The Alarm Unit (AU) on the front side of the BIP has an input and output connector. Both
connectors are D-sub receptors. Connections to them are made using a 9-pin D-sub plug for
input and a 25-pin D-sub plug for output. The current rating for the alarm relay contacts is 2
Amps ac or dc maximum, 220 Vdc or 250 Vac maximum, with 1 Amp switching current.

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If desired, a PCB adapter plug (Figure 19) can be connected to the 25-pin connector to covert
the AU output interface to a 25-pin wire wrap.

20077-A
FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW

Figure 19. PCB Adapter Plug

Use the following procedure to connect an external alarm system to the alarm terminals on the
panel:
1. Obtain AWG wire of the specified size and connect it to the specified connector types if
the connectors are not already prepared.

Note: In most cases, the connectors will be standard types already wired to the bay alarm
system and the front office device. If additional specifications are required for the AU
input and output connectors, refer to Section 1.5, Alarm Unit (AU), on page 5.

2. Connect the connectors to the input and output connectors, as shown in Figure 20.

20048-A

FROM TO
LOAD FRONT
EQUIPMENT OFFICE

Figure 20. AU Input and Output Connectors

3. Terminate the input and output wires to the load equipment alarm system and front office
alarm reporting device, respectively, following local procedures.

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3.6 Connecting Output

Output power is supplied to the load equipment through D-sub connectors labeled A1 to A4 and
B1 to B4 on the right front side of the panel. Each connector has a socket (negative terminal)
and a pin (positive terminal). For a diagram, refer to Figure 4 on page 9. The output power
terminals accept copper wire in sizes ranging from #8 to #16 AWG. Wire with a minimum
insulation temperature rating of 105 º C (221º F) should be used. In selecting wire size, follow
local code and refer to Appendix A.

1. Obtain AWG wire of the specified size and connect it to the specified connector types if
the connectors are not already prepared.

Note: In most cases, the connectors will be standard types already wired to the load
equipment. If additional specifications are required for the output power connectors, refer
to Section 1.10, Power Output Connections, on page 9.

2. Connect the connectors to the BIP power output terminals (Figure 21).

POWER OUTPUT
TERMINALS
(8 PLACES)

20049-A

Figure 21. Power Output Terminals

3. Tighten the connector housing screws to 4 pound force-inches (0.5 Newton-meters) of

torque.
4. Route the free end of each output power wire to the equipment for connection.

3.7 Connecting Input

The power input terminals accept #10 two-hole compression lugs with 0.25 inch holes on 0.625
inch centers. The tongues must be “narrow gauge” with a maximum width of 0.5 inches (1.12
cm). Nuts with captive washers are provided to secure the lugs to the terminal block.

The lugs may be either straight or angled (90o), providing for power wire entry from either
2
above or behind the BIP, respectively. Up to #2 AWG or 35 mm copper wire can be used. In
selecting the copper wire size to be used for power input, consider the allowable ampacity as
defined by local practice and the National Electrical Code (refer to Appendix A).

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The standard power input configuration uses eight power feeds, each with a negative lug and a
positive lug. This configuration uses all 16 terminals, with one lug per terminal. An alternative
arrangement uses 2x and 4x bus bars (provided) to configure the BIP for four power feeds. The
four 2x bus bars are installed on the eight (L–) terminals; the two 4x bus bars are installed on the
eight (L+) terminals. For illustrations of these configurations, see the following procedures.

3.7.1 Standard Configuration

To connect input power wires in a standard condiguration, use the following procedure:
1. Obtain 16 lengths of copper wire for use as the input power wires.
2. Strip back 7/8 inches of insulation from one end of each wire.
3. Slide a 2-inch length of heat shrink insulation over the end of each wire.
4. Terminate one end of each wire with 2-hole lugs (customer provided; requires crimper).
The lugs may be either straight (top entry, Figure 22) or right-angled (rear entry,
Figure 23).

COVER
MOUNTING
SCREW 20045-A

LUGS AND
POWER COVER
INPUT INSTALLED
PROTECTIVE NUT AND 2-HOLE TERMINALS
COVER WASHER COMPRESSION
(2 PLACES) LUG

Figure 22. Installing Lugs (Top Entry)

5. Slide the heat shrink insulation down to the lug terminal so the barrel end of the terminal is
covered. Use a heat gun to apply heat to the heat shrink insulation until it tightens around
the wire and barrel end of the terminal.

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COVER
MOUNTING
20046-A
SCREW

LUGS AND
POWER COVER
INPUT INSTALLED
PROTECTIVE TERMINALS
NUT AND 2-HOLE
COVER WASHER COMPRESSION
(2 PLACES) LUG

Figure 23. Installing Lugs (Rear Entry)

6. Secure the lugs to the terminals using the nuts (with captive washers) provided. Connect
the negative lugs to the negative (L–) terminals. Connect the positive lugs to the positive
(L+) terminals. For top entry, refer to Figure 22 on page 24. For rear entry, refer to
Figure 23 above.
7. Use a torque wrench (with a 7/16-inch socket) to tighten the input power terminal block
nuts to 35 pound-force inches (3.95 Newton meters) of torque.
8. Route the free ends of the input power cables to the office battery source. Connect the
input power cables to the office battery power source in accordance with applicable local
electrical codes and National Electrical Codes. Do not apply power to the fuse panel until
instructed to do so for testing (see Section 4).

3.7.2 Four-Feed Configuration

To connect input power wires using a four-feed configuration, use the following procedure:
1. Install lugs on the input power wires, as described in the previous procedure.
2. Orient the bus bars with the power input terminals as shown in Figure 24 (top).
3. Install the lugs as shown in Figure 24 (bottom).

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2 x BUS BARS
(NEGATIVE)
20052-A

4 x BUS BAR
A1 A3 A1 (POSITIVE)
A2 A4 A2
A3
A4

2-HOLE
COMPRESSION
LUG (TYPICAL)

20052-A

2 x BUS BAR 4 x BUS BAR

2 x BUS BAR (NEGATIVE) (POSITIVE)
NUT AND (NEGATIVE)
WASHER
(TYPICAL)

Figure 24. Installing Lugs on Bus Bars

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4 POWER-UP CHECK

Use the following procedure to check that the BIP for correct operation:
1. Verify that the input power cables are connected to the correct terminals.
2. Verify that the circuit breakers for all circuits are ON.
3. Apply power to the BIP.
4. Verify that the Power OK (green) LEDs on the front console are lit.
5. Verify that the BIP Fault (red) LED on the front console is not lit.
6. Verify that the CRITICAL (red), MAJOR (red), and MINOR (amber) LEDs on the front
console are not lit.
7. Depress the Lamp Test button and verify that all the LEDs are working correctly (they
should all illuminate).
8. Using a multimeter set to measure dc voltage, measure the voltage between each input
return (L+) terminal and chassis ground. The voltage level should be less than 2.0 Vdc. If
the voltage on the (L+) terminal is much higher, and reads out in the 40 to 60 Vdc range,
the lugs are probably reversed. If this appears to be true, power down the panel.
Disconnect the (L+) and (L–) lugs and switch them around. Power up the panel and check
again to verify that the higher voltage is on the (L–) lug.
9. If any problem occurs that cannot be resolved, consult Ciena for technical assistance.

5 MAINTENANCE

This section provides maintenance procedures for the BIP.

5.1 Performing a Routine Inspection

1. Inspect the panel for damage to the circuit breakers and for damaged or broken wires at the
power and external alarm connections.
2. If excessive dirt is found during the inspection, brush or wipe dust from the panel with a soft
bristle brush or soft cloth.
3. Depress the Lamp Test button on the front console; verify that all LEDs illuminate.

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5.2 Replacing an Alarm Unit

If the Alarm Unit (AU) malfunctions, it can be replaced in the field. Use the following
procedure to replace the AU (see Figure 25):
1. Power down the BIP.
2. Remove the front cover fasteners and swing down the front cover.
3. Disconnect the 16-pin connectors that connects the AU cable to the AU main unit and the
front cover.
4. Unscrew the mounting screws on either side of the AU.

BIP

20044-A
ALARM
UNIT (AU)

CABLE AND
CONNECTORS
GUIDE
(2 PLACES) AU SLOT
(NOT VISIBLE)
PULL TAB
(2 PLACES)

Figure 25. Replacing an Alarm Unit

5. Grasp hold of the AU pull tabs and pull the AU straight out to the front of the BIP.
6. Orient the new AU within the AU slot. Note that the AU has guides that hold it in position
in the slot. Orient the guides and slide the AU into the slot.
7. Screw in mounting screws on either side of the board.
8. Press back on the AU to seat it firmly into the internal connectors within the BIP.
9. Connect the AU cable to the 16-pin connectors on the AU main unit and on the back of the
front cover.
10. Close the front cover and secure it with the fasteners.

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6 CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

For technical assistance, consult Ciena.

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APPENDIX A: ALLOWABLE AMPACITIES OF INSULATED CONDUCTORS

This appendix provides guidelines for selecting AWG wire size based on the temperature rating
of the conductor and the anticipated load. The information contained is from Table 310-16 of
the National Electrical Code document, ANSI/NFPA 70 (1978).

Note: Information for aluminum conductors has been omitted from the table here
because copper conductors only are recommended for use with the Ciena panel.

Table 310-16 (NEC): Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors, Rated O Through 2000 Volts, 60 to
90C (140 to 194F), Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway or Cable or Earth
(Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C (86F)

SIZE TEMPERATURE RATING OF CONDUCTOR

AWG 60deg C 75deg C 90deg C
kcmil (140deg F) (167deg F) (194deg F)
TYPES
TBS, SA,
SIS, FEP*,
FEPB*, MI,
RHH*, RHW-2,
THHN*,
TYPES THHW*, THW-2*,
FEPW*,
RH*, RHW*, THWN-2*,
THHW*, USE-2,
THW*, XHH,
THWN*, XHHW*
TYPES
TW*, XHHW*, XHHW-2
UF* USE*, ZW* ZW-2
18 .... .... 14
16 .... .... 18
14 20* 20* 25*
12 25* 25* 30*
10 30 35* 40*
8 40 50 55
6 55 65 75
4 70 85 95
3 85 100 110
2 95 115 130
1 110 130 150
1/0 125 150 170
2/0 145 175 195
3/0 165 200 225
4/0 195 230 260
250 215 255 290
300 240 285 320
350 260 310 350
400 280 335 380
500 320 380 430

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Table 310-16 (NEC): Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors, Rated O Through 2000 Volts, 60 to
90C (140 to 194F), Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway or Cable or Earth
(Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30C (86F)

SIZE TEMPERATURE RATING OF CONDUCTOR

AWG 60deg C 75deg C 90deg C
kcmil (140deg F) (167deg F) (194deg F)
TYPES
TBS, SA,
SIS, FEP*,
FEPB*, MI,
RHH*, RHW-2,
THHN*,
TYPES THHW*, THW-2*,
FEPW*,
RH*, RHW*, THWN-2*,
THHW*, USE-2,
THW*, XHH,
THWN*, XHHW*
TYPES
TW*, XHHW*, XHHW-2
UF* USE*, ZW* ZW-2
600 355 420 475
700 385 460 520
750 400 335 380
800 410 490 555
900 435 520 585
1000 455 545 615
1250 495 590 665
1500 520 625 705
1750 545 650 735
2000 560 665 750
CORRECTION FACTORS
For ambient temperatures other than 30C (86F), multiply
the allowable ampacities shown by the appropriate factor shown below.
21-25 1.08 1.05 1.04
26-30 1.00 1.00 1.00
31-35 .91 .94 .96
36-40 .82 .88 .91
41-45 .71 .82 .87
46-50 .58 .75 .82
51-55 .41 .67 .76
56-60 .... .58 .71
61-70 .... .33 .58
71-80 .... .... .41

* Unless otherwise specifically permitted in the code, as defined in the NEC document cited
(ANSI/NEC 70), the overcurrent protection for conductor types marked with an asterisk (*)
shall not exceed 15 amperes for No. 14, 20 amperes for No. 12, and 30 amperes for No. 10
copper, after any correction factors for ambient temperature have been applied.

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